Genuine Parts Company (NYSE:GPC) Short Interest Update

Genuine Parts Company (NYSE:GPC) saw a significant drop in short interest in February. As of February 13th, there was short interest totaling 4,136,980 shares, a drop of 17.1% from the January 29th total of 4,991,538 shares. Currently, 3.0% of the company’s stock are sold short. Based on an average trading volume of 1,193,921 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 3.5 days. Based on an average trading volume of 1,193,921 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 3.5 days. Currently, 3.0% of the company’s stock are sold short.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Genuine Parts

Several hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the stock. United Asset Strategies Inc. lifted its holdings in Genuine Parts by 1.6% during the fourth quarter. United Asset Strategies Inc. now owns 4,492 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock worth $552,000 after buying an additional 72 shares during the period. Quadcap Wealth Management LLC raised its position in shares of Genuine Parts by 1.4% in the 2nd quarter. Quadcap Wealth Management LLC now owns 5,578 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock worth $677,000 after acquiring an additional 75 shares in the last quarter. J2 Capital Management Inc lifted its stake in shares of Genuine Parts by 1.9% during the 4th quarter. J2 Capital Management Inc now owns 4,136 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock worth $509,000 after purchasing an additional 79 shares during the last quarter. Penserra Capital Management LLC boosted its position in Genuine Parts by 12.2% during the second quarter. Penserra Capital Management LLC now owns 747 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock valued at $90,000 after purchasing an additional 81 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Hantz Financial Services Inc. grew its stake in Genuine Parts by 25.9% in the third quarter. Hantz Financial Services Inc. now owns 399 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock valued at $55,000 after purchasing an additional 82 shares during the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 78.83% of the company’s stock.

Genuine Parts Stock Performance

Shares of NYSE:GPC traded down $4.63 during midday trading on Tuesday, hitting $113.93. The company had a trading volume of 68,465 shares, compared to its average volume of 1,349,981. The company has a market cap of $15.68 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 248.18 and a beta of 0.75. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.79, a current ratio of 1.08 and a quick ratio of 0.46. The company has a fifty day moving average of $131.77 and a two-hundred day moving average of $132.63. Genuine Parts has a 12-month low of $104.01 and a 12-month high of $151.57.

Genuine Parts (NYSE:GPC) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, February 17th. The specialty retailer reported $1.55 EPS for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.79 by ($0.24). Genuine Parts had a return on equity of 22.28% and a net margin of 0.27%.The company had revenue of $6.01 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $6.06 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company earned $1.61 EPS. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 4.1% compared to the same quarter last year. Genuine Parts has set its FY 2026 guidance at 7.500-8.000 EPS. On average, equities research analysts expect that Genuine Parts will post 7.9 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Genuine Parts Increases Dividend

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, April 2nd. Investors of record on Friday, March 6th will be given a dividend of $1.0625 per share. This is an increase from Genuine Parts’s previous quarterly dividend of $1.03. This represents a $4.25 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 3.7%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, March 6th. Genuine Parts’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 895.65%.

Key Genuine Parts News

Here are the key news stories impacting Genuine Parts this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Corporate actions may improve the investment case: a recent piece examines GPC’s announced NAPA–Motion split and a dividend increase — moves that can be seen as shareholder‑friendly and could support valuation over time. Did Genuine Parts’ NAPA–Motion Split and Dividend Hike Just Recast GPC’s Investment Narrative?
• Neutral Sentiment: Zacks issued an FY2028 EPS projection of $9.78 — a longer‑run estimate that suggests growth potential beyond the next 12–24 months, but it comes alongside downward revisions to nearer‑term quarters, so the long‑term number is not an immediate catalyst.
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks Research trimmed multiple near‑term and medium‑term EPS forecasts in a batch of reports (Q1–Q4 2026, FY2026 from $8.42 to $7.98, and FY2027 from $9.17 to $8.61), lowering several quarterly estimates (e.g., Q1 2026 to $1.83 from $1.97). These cuts reduce expectations for upcoming quarters and increase the risk of further downside if actual results or guidance stay weak.
• Negative Sentiment: Market sensitivity: GPC trades at a high trailing P/E and has a recent history of missing estimates, so analyst downgrades can have outsized impact on the share price as investors reprice near‑term growth and margin concerns.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several analysts have commented on the company. Truist Financial set a $127.00 target price on Genuine Parts and gave the company a “hold” rating in a research note on Wednesday, February 18th. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “hold (c-)” rating on shares of Genuine Parts in a report on Monday, December 29th. Evercore set a $160.00 target price on shares of Genuine Parts in a research note on Friday, February 20th. Raymond James Financial raised shares of Genuine Parts from a “market perform” rating to a “strong-buy” rating and set a $145.00 price target on the stock in a report on Tuesday, February 24th. Finally, UBS Group decreased their price objective on shares of Genuine Parts from $150.00 to $135.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, February 18th. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, three have issued a Buy rating and four have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $145.57.

About Genuine Parts

Genuine Parts Company (NYSE: GPC) is a global distributor of automotive replacement parts, industrial parts and business products with a history dating back to 1928. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, the company operates a broad distribution network and retail presence serving repair shops, independent retailers, industrial customers and commercial accounts. Its business model centers on stocking and delivering a wide range of parts and supplies to support aftermarket and maintenance needs across multiple end markets.

Genuine Parts conducts its operations through several well-known operating groups and subsidiaries.